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March 8, 2019
DLA Aviation-Jacksonville commander lays out her vision for future warfighter support during town hall
Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation-Jacksonville Commander Navy Cmdr. Monica Frey held her town hall Feb. 28. She kicked off the town hall by presenting awards and recognitions for years of service before getting into the details concerning her vision and goals for the future of DLA Jacksonville’s support to the warfighter.
Bettye Ackerman-Cobb CDC welcomes readers
Richmond, Va — “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child,” Dr. Seuss.
March 7, 2019
Remember to spring for new batteries, save lives
Richmond, Va. — Springing forward shouldn’t be the only thing on your mind as we begin Daylight Saving Time at 2 a.m. this Sunday, March 10.
March 6, 2019
DLA assistant fire chief retires
Richmond, Va — Robert Cross, assistant fire chief, Security and Emergency Services, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Operations Richmond, retired after 32 years
March 5, 2019
Chesterfield Tech Center students visit Defense Supply Center Richmond
Richmond, Va — High school students from the Chesterfield Career & Technical Center, Hull Street, visited Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 27 for an inside look at careers in logistics management.
March 4, 2019
DLA Aviation San Diego teaming up to improve warfighter support one kit at a time
RICHMOND, VA — With the snip of a large pair of ceremonial scissors, a new era was ushered in on Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, California Feb. 22. The ribbon cutting ceremony officially recognized the opening of the Building 472 Kitting shop. While the ceremony was small, its importance to providing service to the nation’s warfighters is invaluable.
March 1, 2019
DLA director visits DLA Aviation, learns activity is on track to meet operating plan goals
RICHMOND, VA — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry hosted DLA Director Army Lt Gen. Darrell Williams Feb. 19 during his review of the activity’s dynamic operating plan.
Feb. 5, 2019
NIB recognizes DLA Aviation employee at Training Conference and Expo
Richmond, Va — The National Industries for the Blind held their 2018 Training Conference and Exposition in Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 13 - 16 and recognized Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Michelle Turner-Walden.
Jan. 31, 2019
Patriot: from intern to inspiration
Richmond, Va. — From his first day as an intern nearly eight years ago, to today as Division Chief, Efrain ‘Ace’ Acevedo, Tactical Aviation Division, Strategic Acquisition Programs Directorate, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Huntsville, Alabama, has found numerous ways to better the lives of his co-workers and active duty service members.
Jan. 30, 2019
Aviation senior leaders discuss survey results with Denison expert, develop action plans
Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s new culture champion, Cynthia Stinchcomb, hosted two days of collaboration between DLA Aviation senior leaders and Jay Richards, a founding member and senior consultant with Denison Consulting, Jan. 10 - 11 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.
Jan. 28, 2019
Marquee your words
Richmond, Va. — Last fall, two brand new state-of-the-art marquees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, displayed their first messages in vivid color. The installation of these chromatic communication tools are the culmination of a nearly three-year journey, which involved the efforts of several hard-working individuals.
Jan. 24, 2019
Employee Spotlight: Joseph VanEtten
Richmond, Va. — Employee Spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and DLA Installation Support at Richmond teams. Organizational directors may submit names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs. For more information, call (804) 279-3139.
Jan. 17, 2019
In good company - DLA leaders learn from each other through working group
Richmond, Va. — A meeting of some of the best and brightest minds at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation occurs monthly through the DLA Aviation Leadership Working Group, an organization created to provide a peer network of and for supervisors. Officers in the group serve one-year terms, and this year’s new 2019 officers are:
Jan. 15, 2019
DLA Aviation commander attends Eastern Europe conference
Richmond, Va — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry traveled to Warsaw, Poland. in late December to represent the United States at the inaugural 2018 Air Power Eastern Europe conference.
Jan. 10, 2019
Aviation employees recognized for excellence
RICHMOND, VA — Employees were honored during the 51st Annual Employee Recognition Awards ceremony held in the Andrew T. McNamara Complex auditorium at Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Dec. 13, 2018.